Samsung Google Nexus S I9023 vs Vertu Aster

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    Google Nexus S I9023: 64 g lighter

    Google Nexus S I9023:
    129 g
    Aster:
    193 g
  • Width

    Google Nexus S I9023: 6 mm narrower

    Google Nexus S I9023:
    63 mm
    Aster:
    69 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Google Nexus S I9023: 0.7 in smaller diagonal

    Google Nexus S I9023:
    4 in
    Aster:
    4.7 in
  • Height

    Google Nexus S I9023: 19.5 mm shorter

    Google Nexus S I9023:
    123.9 mm
    Aster:
    143.4 mm
  • Release year

    Google Nexus S I9023:
    2011
    Aster:
    2014

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. Google Nexus S I9023

    Height:
    123.9 mm
    Width:
    63 mm
    Depth:
    10.9 mm
  2. 2. Aster

    Height:
    143.4 mm +19.5 mm versus Google Nexus S I9023
    Width:
    69 mm +6 mm versus Google Nexus S I9023
    Depth:
    11.2 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Google Nexus S I9023

    129 g

  2. 2. Aster

    193 g

    +64 g versus Google Nexus S I9023

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. Google Nexus S I9023

    Screen diagonal:
    4 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    45.5 cm²
  2. 2. Aster

    Screen diagonal:
    4.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    60.9 cm²

Aster has approximately 33.7% more rectangular screen area than Google Nexus S I9023.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Google Nexus S I9023, Aster, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageGoogle Nexus S I9023Aster
64 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
Google Nexus S I9023: Original memory entry

16 GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Google Nexus S I9023

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

2. Aster

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

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  1. 1. Google Nexus S I9023

    1500 mAh

  2. 2. Aster

    2275 mAh

    +775 mAh versus Google Nexus S I9023

Specifications

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1. Google Nexus S I90232. Aster

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Aster.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Aster
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 123.9 Х 63 Х 10.9 mm
  • 143.4 Х 69 Х 11.2 mm
Weight
  • 129 g
  • 193 g
Technology
  • S-LCD
  • Sapphire crystal glass
Screen size
  • 4" inch
  • 4.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 800 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16 GB
  • 64 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1500 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 2275 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
  • Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset
  • Hummingbird
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Aster.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Aster
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 45.5 cm2
  • 59.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 5:3 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 58.3%
  • 60.5%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 233 PPI
  • 473 PPI
Screen protection
  • oleophobic coating
  • Sapphire crystal glass
  • oleophobic coating
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Aster.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Aster
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • Hasselblad certified
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • Dual-LED flash
Video
  • w480p@30fps
  • Yes
Front camera, selfie
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
  • 2.1 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • VGA
  • 2.1 MP
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Aster.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Aster
Processor CPU
  • 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
  • Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR SGX540
  • Adreno 330
Antutu 7 score *
  • 6520
  • 37242
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 509
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 887
General specs
General specs — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Aster.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Aster
Release date
  • 2011
  • March
  • 2014
  • October
Colors
  • Black
  • Onyx Calf
  • Lagoon Calf
  • Blush Calf
  • Caviar Karung
  • Tangerine Karung
  • Raspberry Ostrich
  • Cognac Ostrich
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 180 EUR
  • 5440 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 650 h (2G) / Up to 370 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 13 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 20 min (3G)
  • Stand by time- Up to 380 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Aster.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Aster
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Nano-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 17(700)
  • 20(800)
  • 25(1900)
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • aptX
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.83 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.50 W/kg (head)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Aster.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Aster
Radio
  • No
  • No
Others Unknown
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Aster.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Aster
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - MP4/H.264 player -MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player -Organizer -Photo/video editor -Voice memo/dial/commands -Predictive text input - For India
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Qi wireless charging - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel